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Key Facts: SC READY ELA Grade 4 Exam
100 Questions
Total practice bank items
OpenExamPrep Practice Bank
3 Core Domains
Literature, Informational Text, Language
SC READY Standards Blueprint
Untimed Assessment
Flexible testing duration
South Carolina Department of Education
4 Performance Levels
State reporting standard
SC READY Administration Manual
The SC READY Grade 4 ELA assessment measures student proficiency in reading comprehension, text analysis, vocabulary in context, language conventions, and writing. Administered annually in South Carolina public schools, the exam tracks student growth toward college and career readiness.
Sample SC READY ELA Grade 4 Practice Questions
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1Read the story excerpt below: 'Marcus stared at the tall wooden fence separating his yard from the abandoned garden next door. For weeks, he had heard soft rustling sounds coming from behind the overgrown vines. Although his sister warned him that the yard was full of prickly thorns, Marcus grabbed his hand trowel and decided to clear a small path through the weeds to see what was making the noise. When he finally pushed through, he discovered a tiny kitten trapped under an old basket.' What character trait does Marcus display when he clears a path through the weeds?
2Read the story excerpt below: 'Marcus stared at the tall wooden fence separating his yard from the abandoned garden next door. For weeks, he had heard soft rustling sounds coming from behind the overgrown vines. Although his sister warned him that the yard was full of prickly thorns, Marcus grabbed his hand trowel and decided to clear a small path through the weeds to see what was making the noise. When he finally pushed through, he discovered a tiny kitten trapped under an old basket.' Which statement best describes the central theme of the passage?
3Read the passage below: 'I gripped the handlebars of my bicycle tightly as I looked down the steep hill. My heart was pounding like a drum, but I took a deep breath and pushed off. As the wind rushed past my ears, a huge smile spread across my face.' From which point of view is this story narrated?
4Read the sentence from a story below: 'During the summer heatwave, the scorching pavement was a hot skillet under our bare feet.' Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
5Read the story excerpt below: 'Marcus stared at the tall wooden fence separating his yard from the abandoned garden next door. For weeks, he had heard soft rustling sounds coming from behind the overgrown vines. Although his sister warned him that the yard was full of prickly thorns, Marcus grabbed his hand trowel and decided to clear a small path through the weeds to see what was making the noise. When he finally pushed through, he discovered a tiny kitten trapped under an old basket.' How does the setting of the abandoned garden contribute to the plot?
6Read the fable excerpt below: 'A tiny Hummingbird buzzed around an ancient Oak Tree. "You are so small," scoffed the Oak Tree. "I stand strong against the fierce winter blizzards while you tremble in the soft breeze." The Hummingbird said nothing and flew away. That summer, a dense cloud of hungry beetles invaded the forest, devouring the Oak's broad leaves. Remembering the small bird, the Oak called for help. The Hummingbird returned with her entire flock, eating thousands of beetles and saving the giant tree.' What is the moral of this fable?
7Read the fable excerpt below: 'A tiny Hummingbird buzzed around an ancient Oak Tree. "You are so small," scoffed the Oak Tree. "I stand strong against the fierce winter blizzards while you tremble in the soft breeze." The Hummingbird said nothing and flew away. That summer, a dense cloud of hungry beetles invaded the forest, devouring the Oak's broad leaves. Remembering the small bird, the Oak called for help. The Hummingbird returned with her entire flock, eating thousands of beetles and saving the giant tree.' How do the Oak Tree's feelings toward the Hummingbird change from the beginning to the end of the story?
8Read the sentence from a story below: 'When the teacher announced the unexpected free recess, Liam's smile was as wide as the Mississippi River.' What does the simile 'as wide as the Mississippi River' mean in this sentence?
9Read the poem below: 'The morning wind begins to blow, Across the meadow, soft and low. The pine trees bow their green tops down, Above the quiet, sleepy town.' Which line from the poem contains an example of personification?
10Read the poem below: 'The morning wind begins to blow, Across the meadow, soft and low. The pine trees bow their green tops down, Above the quiet, sleepy town.' What is the rhyme scheme of this four-line stanza?
About the SC READY ELA Grade 4 Exam
The South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessments (SC READY) in English Language Arts (ELA) evaluate Grade 4 students on statewide academic standards. The test assesses reading comprehension of literary and informational texts, analysis of text structures and author claims, mastery of fourth-grade grammar and language conventions, and text-dependent writing skills essential for fourth-grade academic achievement.
Assessment
Three untimed online sessions over three days (Writing, Reading Part A, Reading Part B) totalling 50 operational items, plus embedded field-test items. Reading Literary Text 8-12, Reading Informational Text 8-12, Reading vocabulary Across Genres 7-10, Writing 14-16 plus one 4-point Text-Dependent Writing item, and Research and Evaluating Ideas 6-8. Depth of Knowledge ranges are DOK 1 at 0-16%, DOK 2 at 76-92%, and DOK 3 at 4-16%.
Time Limit
Not timed. SCDE publishes approximate times for scheduling only. Grades 3-5 ELA is administered over three days with three test tickets: Writing, Reading Part A, and Reading Part B.
Passing Score
No pass mark is set. SC READY results are reported in four performance levels: Does Not Meet Expectations, Approaches Expectations, Meets Expectations, and Exceeds Expectations.
Exam Fee
No fee (South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE); online delivery on DRC INSIGHT (Data Recognition Corporation))
SC READY ELA Grade 4 Exam Content Outline
Reading Session — Reading Literary Text
Official reporting category (AOR.1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 5.1, 6.1a): key details and central message, character and story elements, structure, point of view, and literary and figurative language.
Reading Session — Reading Informational Text
Official reporting category (AOR.2.2, 4.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1b): main idea and supporting details, text features and structure, author's purpose, and reasoning and evidence.
Reading Session — Reading (vocabulary) Across Genres
Official reporting category (AOR.7.1, 8.1, 9.1): word meaning from context, word relationships and nuance, affixes and roots, and academic vocabulary across both literary and informational texts.
Writing Session — Writing
Official reporting category (C.1.1 through C.5.1): writing craft and standard English conventions, plus one extended-response Text-Dependent Writing task scored on a holistic 1-4 rubric.
Writing Session — Research and Evaluating Ideas
Official reporting category (R.1.1 through R.1.4): gathering information, evaluating and using sources, and integrating evidence. Indicators R.1.3 and R.1.4 are not assessed at grade 3.
How to Pass the SC READY ELA Grade 4 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No pass mark is set. SC READY results are reported in four performance levels: Does Not Meet Expectations, Approaches Expectations, Meets Expectations, and Exceeds Expectations.
- Assessment: Three untimed online sessions over three days (Writing, Reading Part A, Reading Part B) totalling 50 operational items, plus embedded field-test items. Reading Literary Text 8-12, Reading Informational Text 8-12, Reading vocabulary Across Genres 7-10, Writing 14-16 plus one 4-point Text-Dependent Writing item, and Research and Evaluating Ideas 6-8. Depth of Knowledge ranges are DOK 1 at 0-16%, DOK 2 at 76-92%, and DOK 3 at 4-16%.
- Time limit: Not timed. SCDE publishes approximate times for scheduling only. Grades 3-5 ELA is administered over three days with three test tickets: Writing, Reading Part A, and Reading Part B.
- Exam fee: No fee
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SC READY Grade 4 ELA?
SC READY Grade 4 ELA is South Carolina's annual statewide assessment designed to measure fourth-grade students' reading comprehension, vocabulary, language conventions, and writing skills according to state academic standards.
Is the SC READY Grade 4 ELA test timed?
No, SC READY assessments are untimed. Students are given as much time as they need within the designated school testing day window, typically requiring 120 to 180 total minutes across sessions.
What standards are tested on Grade 4 SC READY ELA?
The assessment covers South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards across Reading Literature (theme, character traits, point of view, structure), Reading Informational Text (main idea, text structure, author evidence), and Writing & Language (relative pronouns, progressive tenses, modal auxiliaries, punctuation, roots/affixes).
How are performance levels reported on SC READY?
Results are reported in four performance levels: Does Not Meet Expectations, Approaches Expectations, Meets Expectations, and Exceeds Expectations.